Care & Cleaning
(Cleaning Chart)
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range
Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Surfaces | How to Clean | |
Aluminum & Vinyl | Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. | |
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Painted and Plastic Control | Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar | |
Knobs, Body Parts, and | and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. | |
Decorative Trim | Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO NOT spray liquids directly | |
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| on the control pad and display area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel | |
| - excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other | |
| liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels - they will damage the | |
| finish. To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight | |
| off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and | |
| the shaft; then push the knob into place. | |
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Stainless Steel (some | Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a | |
models) Oven Door & Drawer | cloth. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. Do not | |
Front Panel and Decorative | use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for | |
Trim | cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners from the surface as bluish | |
| stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed. | |
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Surface Elements and Drip | Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls easier. | |
Bowls (some models) | The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot | |
| element will burn off. Food spilled on a cold element can be cleaned with a damp cloth any | |
| remaining soil will burn off the next time element is used. NEVER IMMERSE A | |
| SURFACE ELEMENT IN WATER. To remove surface element and drip bowls, follow the | |
| instructions under General Cleaning. | |
| To clean drip bowls, wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry while | |
| still warm. | |
| about 20 minute in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or solution made of equal parts | |
| ammonia and water. A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking. DO NOT use abrasive | |
| cleanser or steel wool, as they will scratch the surface. Always rinse with clean water and | |
| polish, and dry with a soft cloth. To replace drip bowls and surface elements, follow the | |
| instructions under General Cleaning. | |
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Porcelain Enamel | Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 | |
Broiler Pan and Insert(some | solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia- | |
models), Door Liner, Body | soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and | |
Parts and Warmer Drawer and | ||
then scrub with a | ||
Drawer Cavity | ||
all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use | ||
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| spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. | |
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